Santander Awards
Apply for 2025/26
The Santander Career Support Award 2025/26 is a fantastic initiative designed to help students build the skills, experiences and attributes they need to move confidently into their chosen careers.
Between 23rd February – 7th May 2026, students can apply to receive £250 to put towards a range of career‑development costs. This includes reimbursement for volunteering, conference attendance, interview travel, or purchasing appropriate clothing for professional settings. This year we are offering 60 awards at Sheffield Hallam which will be allocated across our 3 employability programmes.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for the funding, applicants need to be a current student enrolled during the 2025/26 academic year and must meet one of the following criteria:
- Hallam Award – completed their bronze, silver and gold levels
- Student Workforce Development Programme – must have attended at least 1 networking event and completed the digital pathway
- Employability Workshops Programme – must have attended a minimum of 3 workshops and completed the associated pre and post surveys
How do I apply?
To apply for the award, please register an account on the Santander Open Academy. You will then need to complete an entry form, providing a valid student ID number and confirmation of your status as a current Hallam student. Further information and terms and conditions can be found on the Santander Academy website.
Stories from past awardees
In 2024-25, the Hallam Award was granted a bursary from the Santander Fund. We funded 12 students to support those who have carried out work experience and developed their skillset as part of gaining the Bronze, Silver and Gold Hallam Award.
For the Santander Fund application, students had to evidence how they would spend the money to build on progress demonstrated from their Bronze, Silver and Gold Hallam Award application. Students also had to evidence how this would lead to personal/professional growth and development.
